Museums & Galleries · East Sussex
The Pooh’seum
📍 TN7 4AE
Photo: DimiTalen (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Free museum on the life of A.A. Milne, E.H. Shepard and Christopher Robin
- Artwork, toys and books spanning 95 years of Winnie the Pooh
- Toy and gift shop with vintage exclusives and world ranges
- Tea room with two seating areas, including Piglets and E.H. Shepard rooms
- Menu includes cream teas, toasted sandwiches and dietary options
The Pooh'seum sits within Pooh Corner in Hartfield, on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, and is a free museum covering the life of A.A. Milne, E.H. Shepard and Christopher Robin, with artwork, toys and books spanning 95 years of Winnie the Pooh. It suits families and die-hard fans alike, pairing well with the attached tea room and toy and gift shop. There's no need to book, as it runs first come first served, and it's open daily except over Christmas and New Year. It makes a pleasant stop while exploring the nearby 100 Acre Wood. For a stay nearby, Ashurst Kent station is 2.7 miles away, and there are 17 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Saturday 11:00–5:00, Sundays and Bank Holidays 11:00–4:00
- Booking
- No reservations, first come first served
- Accessibility
- Free wifi available in the tea room
From the attraction's own website on 10 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
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🚆 Or come by train
- Ashurst Kent 2.7 miles
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- Eridge 4.1 miles
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